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Meet Your New Bestie: Speed Date Style!
2026-09-17 18:00:00 2026-09-17 19:00:00 America/New_York Meet Your New Bestie: Speed Date Style! Calling all adults who could use a new friend! Join us for a fun event where you will answer a short questionnaire and then match up with someone with similar answers. Refreshments will be served! McDonough Public Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, September 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-17 18:00:00 2026-09-17 19:00:00 America/New_York Meet Your New Bestie: Speed Date Style! Calling all adults who could use a new friend! Join us for a fun event where you will answer a short questionnaire and then match up with someone with similar answers. Refreshments will be served! McDonough Public Library - Meeting Room

Calling all adults who could use a new friend! Join us for a fun event where you will answer a short questionnaire and then match up with someone with similar answers. Refreshments will be served!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Community |

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McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Monday September 07 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 Closed
Sun, Sep 13 Closed
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Design a Bookmark!
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Get creative and design your own bookmark! Drop by the Young Adult Department anytime this week to create a unique bookmark inspired by your favorite books, characters, or artistic style!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Playdate
Tue, Sep 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other babies. For the safety of our little ones, this program is for non and new walkers only!
Design a Bookmark!
Wed, Sep 09, All day
Get creative and design your own bookmark! Drop by the Young Adult Department anytime this week to create a unique bookmark inspired by your favorite books, characters, or artistic style!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Crochet Club
Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Bring your crochet project and join us in talking about the most recent book you've read!
Design a Bookmark!
Thu, Sep 10, All day
Get creative and design your own bookmark! Drop by the Young Adult Department anytime this week to create a unique bookmark inspired by your favorite books, characters, or artistic style!
Small Business Navigator
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover resources available to small businesses at every stage of business development. Presented by UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University.
International Dot Day STEAM Centers
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
For K-5th grade: Make your mark! Celebrate International Dot Day with STEAM activities inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book, The Dot. Bring your creativity and love for art; we'll provide the rest!
Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Design a Bookmark!
Fri, Sep 11, All day
Get creative and design your own bookmark! Drop by the Young Adult Department anytime this week to create a unique bookmark inspired by your favorite books, characters, or artistic style!
Homeschool Art Hour - Leaf Printmaking
Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
A fun, creative space for homeschool families to connect and explore art. Discover what the library has to offer while making something special!
Homeschool Art & Chill
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Relax, create, and connect! Homeschool tweens and teens can unwind, learn new art techniques, and make something awesome with no experience needed!
Literary LEGOs - Weather & Natural Disasters
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Each month, kids ages 5–12 can take on a LEGO challenge or free build. Challenge builds go on display for voting, and the design with the most votes wins!
Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop- SPANISH VERSION - Sign up today!
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Una serie de cuatro partes, ideal para principiantes, que incluye meditaciones guiadas, breves enseñanzas con lecturas y discusiones en grupo para ayudarte a sentirte más centrado.
Young Adult Crochet Club
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 3
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Adult Creative Writing- Afternoon Class
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Crafting Hour - Watercolor Bookmarks
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Create your own watercolor bookmark in this creative and relaxing craft session! Design a unique piece of art to keep your place in your favorite books. All supplies provided!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Book Chat - Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
Wed, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room 3
Join us each month for Book Chat! We’ll dive into a selected title and share thoughts, laughs, and good conversation in a relaxed setting.
Meet Your New Bestie: Speed Date Style!
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all adults who could use a new friend! Join us for a fun event where you will answer a short questionnaire and then match up with someone with similar answers. Refreshments will be served!
Coding Club
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding! This program is designed for ages 7-17.
Fine Motor Friday - Bear Boat Rescue
Fri, Sep 18, All day
For toddlers & preschoolers: Fine Motor Friday is an all-day, self-guided activity station! This activity will be set up at a table, so you can drop in at a time that is most convenient for you.
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
We love our Seniors! Drop-in at the Heritage Senior Center for one on one assistance with your phone, tablet or laptop. First come first serve.
Tween Night - Create a Papel Picado
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to join us for Tween Night as we create colorful papel picado! Learn how to fold and cut vibrant tissue paper banners inspired by traditional Mexican folk art.
Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop- SPANISH VERSION - Sign up today!
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Una serie de cuatro partes, ideal para principiantes, que incluye meditaciones guiadas, breves enseñanzas con lecturas y discusiones en grupo para ayudarte a sentirte más centrado.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Playdate
Tue, Sep 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other babies. For the safety of our little ones, this program is for non and new walkers only!
YA Book Club - Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
This month our Young Adult Book Club will be discussing Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Crochet Club
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Bring your crochet project and join us in talking about the most recent book you've read!
Anime and Manga Hangout
Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Hang out with fellow anime and manga fans! Watch, chat, share recs, and connect over your favorite stories in a fun, relaxed space just for teens and tweens.
R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog from CAREing Paws
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
1st grade and above: Read to a registered therapy dog as part of CAREing Paws' R.E.A.D. program! Register for a 15 minute time slot by calling or stopping by the children's desk.
Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Fri, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Make your voice heard! Join the McDonough library’s Teen Advisory Board to help plan programs, share ideas, and earn volunteer hours. Please apply using the Google form!
Register
STEAM Challenge - Mystery Upcycle Bags
Mon, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Can you create something amazing from scraps? Tweens and teens will open a mystery bag of recyclables to upcycle the contents into a creative STEAM invention!
Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop- SPANISH VERSION - Sign up today!
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Una serie de cuatro partes, ideal para principiantes, que incluye meditaciones guiadas, breves enseñanzas con lecturas y discusiones en grupo para ayudarte a sentirte más centrado.
American Girl - Apple of My Eye
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Bring your doll (any doll!) for a themed story followed by playtime, crafting, and snack making! This event is intended for children ages 5-12.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Adult Creative Writing- Afternoon Class
Tue, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Thu, Oct 01, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Breast Health Awareness Talk
Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join us to learn about breast health and free screening from the GA Department of Public Health.
Gilmore Girls Night
Thu, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Calling all Gilmore Girls fans! Test your Stars Hollow knowledge with trivia, make a themed craft, watch a favorite episode, and enjoy cozy fall snacks!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Fri, Oct 02, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Mon, Oct 05, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Young Adult Crochet Club
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club! Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Literary LEGOs - Creepy Crawlies
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Each month, kids ages 5–12 can take on a LEGO challenge or free build. Challenge builds go on display for voting, and the design with the most votes wins!
Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop- SPANISH VERSION - Sign up today!
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Una serie de cuatro partes, ideal para principiantes, que incluye meditaciones guiadas, breves enseñanzas con lecturas y discusiones en grupo para ayudarte a sentirte más centrado.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Tue, Oct 06, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Playdate
Tue, Oct 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other babies. For the safety of our little ones, this program is for non and new walkers only!
Nintendo Switch Gaming Hour
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Level up your afternoon! Join us for a Nintendo Switch Gaming Hour packed with fun, friends, and friendly competition. Bring your own switch and games or use ours!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Wed, Oct 07, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Bedazzle Bash
Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Bring your creativity and sparkle! Teens can decorate their own books or items with rhinestones, gems, and bling to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Supplies provided while they last.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Thu, Oct 08, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Halloween Yoga Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room
Yoga Storytime is back with a Halloween twist! We will read a spooky story, practice breathing exercises, and engage in calming movement. This program is intended for ages 5-10.
Writer's Club
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Got a story to tell? Join our Teen Writer's Club! This club allows young adults to have a space to write and work on their writing with feedback from peers.
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